Family Affair was a beloved American sitcom that premiered on CBS in 1966. Throughout television history, there have been a number of classic shows that have been so syrupy sweet that while watching them, you feel almost like you’re on the verge of falling into a diabetic coma. And while it’s looked back on as […] More
She was a stripper. She was a burlesque star. She was the mistress of one of Louisiana’s most prominent politicians. Blaze Starr lived her life like an erotic dream and her life was as wild as her dance routines. She was one of the most popular burlesque acts of her time and is still considered […] More
Did you grow up watching the sitcom Sanford and Son? It was based on the equally popular British sitcom Steptoe and Son and was one of the most popular – and funniest American sitcoms of all times! Sanford and Son told the story of junkyard owner Fred G. Sanford – and the ‘G’ always stood […] More
If you were a fan of the Our Gang series of short films, or the series it morphed into, The Little Rascals, then you are surely familiar with George “Spanky” McFarland. And even if you aren’t old enough to have watched the famous group pof young rapscallions on screen, you’ve likely at least heard about […] More
Bonanza was a massively popular Western show that followed the Cartwright family, including Ben and his sons Adam, Eric, and Joseph. It focused on their clashing personalities as they attempted to live together on the 500,000-acre Ponderosa ranch on Lake Tahoe. The show lasted for 14 seasons from 1959-1973. It was the 2nd-longest running Western […] More
After the premiere of its first season in September of 1976, Charlie’s Angels quickly became a popular show on television. Her performance as Jill, one of the three former police officers turned private investigators, was largely responsible for Farrah Fawcett’s meteoric rise to fame. She was showered with more fan letters and gained more media […] More
Andy Williams was a celebrity figure that was best known to the world as a pop-music crooner. The crooner’s biggest hit during his lifetime was the song “Moon River”, which was popularized via the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany’s. While Andy’s appearance in the world of popular music was squeaky clean, his personal life suggested […] More
When Mickey Rourke was still a young, up-and-coming actor, he had loads of potential. The world was his oyster, and it looked like his future was nothing but bright and promising. He was one of those actors that could have gone on to become one of the biggest stars of his time, but as he […] More
If there’s anyone in showbiz who doesn’t need an introduction, it’s Steve Martin. From being one of the top stand-up comedians of the 1970’s, to one of the most respected comedic actors of his generation, to being an award-winning musician and writer, Martin has carved out a career that can only be admired with awe. […] More
Harrison Ford has been an A-list actor since the late 1970’s. He’s starred in two of the biggest film franchises of all time – Star Wars and Indiana Jones – and has made many memorable movies beyond those. But sadly, his personal life has not always reflected the upwards trajectory of his career. Join Facts […] More
There is no doubt about it. Norman Lear is a living legend. In fact, he just might be the most influential figure in the world of network television – especially when it comes to sitcoms. Throughout his 70+ years working as a television and film writer and producer, the New Haven, Connecticut-born centenarian has produced, […] More
For a brief but totally rad period in the 1980s, there was nothing on TV that could hold a candle to Miami Vice. Drawing heavily upon 80s New Wave culture, the title sequence let you know right off the bat that you were in for something extraordinary. Miami Vice’s opening credits were fresh, stylish, and […] More